Mokubei serves Kyoto cuisine in Hanamikoji Street. The fourth-generation chef weaves the customs of Kyoto into his menu, along with the inquisitive spirit he learned as an apprentice. To pass on the legacy of the ancient capital, dishes are accompanied by waka poetry and Buddhist blessings written in the chef’s own hand. Eel cuisine, the signature fare, is patiently deboned to draw out the fish’s distinctive texture. Painstaking handiwork and graceful service embody the teachings of the chef’s mentor.